You might have asked yourself already, why I selected “TrapperPhD” as my online nickname?

The story behind TrapperPhD …

To make a long story short … during my university time my nickname was “Trapper” (honestly spoken, one out of a couple). And after finishing my doctorate, “Trapper PhD” was a logical consecutive consequence … but also a tribute to “Trapper John, M.D.”, a famous TV series in the 80s of the last century (when I grew up, “those times long ago”).

Last not least, I like this name because I like the qualities, trappers stand for.

What trappers are famous for …

• they are successfully using and sharing knowledge of at least two worlds
• they make the best of slender resources and possibilities
• they are pragmatic and often need to flexibly adapt to changing conditions
• they are real businessmen (entrepreneurs) not just managers
• they start well-founded changes only
• they are lean for good reasons
• they are results-driven
• they do not give up, but also know when to stop … for them vitality management is essential
• they are palmy in operating independent as well as part of a team
• they love nature (OK, they have no choice, but take it as a romantic presumption)
• they can make fire without an iPone app
• they can communicate without a Blackberry
• they make it to stay in touch with friends over great distances … without Facebook
• they depend on optimism
• and … for them, results are more important than good looking